The only problem with Guigal’s 2005 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is that it is too young. A wine of pure texture and silkiness, the Landonne graces the palate with stunning richness and depth. Three and half years in oak have given the 2005 a level of depth and density that is remarkable. But what is most impressive of all is just how primary the flavors are, even at eight years of age. Readers lucky enough to own the 2005 should cellar it for at least another five years. I imagine it will still be spectacular at age 30. Today it is the wine’s pure texture and persistence that impress most. 

Antonio Galloni, Vinous (December 2013)

Powerful, deeply concentrated cherry, dark berries and licorice on the nose, with suggestions of cured tobacco, molasses and espresso. Imploded dark fruit flavors are framed by solid tannins but the fruit easily muscles its way through, picking up notes of exotic spice s and candied licorice Expands and gains in sweetness on the chewy, very long finish. Not as sexy as the Turque but I get more depth and power here.

Utter perfection, the 2005 Cote Rotie La Landonne exhibits a similar scorched earth/burning ember and bacon fat-scented nose as well as copious quantities of black fruits, truffles, and forest floor. Incredibly dense and masculine with unreal levels of concentration, and beautifully integrated tannin, acidity, and oak, this remarkable 2005 may turn out to be the longest-lived La Landonne since the debut vintage of 1978 (which is still going strong). Cellar this cuvee for 5-6 years, and consume it over the following 35+ years. Drink Date 2014-2049.

Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate (April 2009)

The 2005 Cote Rotie la Landonne is utterly profound, and is certainly in the same league as the '10, '09, '03, '99, '90, '89 and other incredible vintages (the list of top vintages here is almost too long to list). Inky colored, structured, tannic, massively concentrated and still with phenomenal texture and richness, it has the classic dark fruits, tapenade and meatiness of the cuvee, but at age 10, is still an infant. It needs 4-5 years and will be a 50+ year wine. Drink Date 2020-2055.

Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (September 2015)